Photograph of engraving 'Robert Burns turning up a mouse in her nest with a plough', by Gourlay Steel
Key details
- Object number
- 3.8355
- Date
- 1902
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Le Conte, John (Engraver)
- Steell, Gourlay (Artist)
- Object number
- 3.8355
- Date
- 1902
- On display
- No
- Maker
- Le Conte, John (Engraver)
- Steell, Gourlay (Artist)
Description
Giltwood framed photograph of a black and white engraving. The picture depicts Robert Burns disturbing a mouse with his plough and two horses. The white mount features the following wording below the picture 'This photograph was taken in St. Louis, USA and was in October 1902 presented to the Burns Monument Trustees. It is taken from Le Contis engraving of Gourlay Steel.'
Object information
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Measurements
- Depth: 2.3(cm)
- Height: 65.9(cm)
- Width: 83.8(cm)
Themes
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